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5 Donut Glaze Recipes For Perfect Glazed Donuts

Shaziya
Glazed donuts are a timeless treat, and with these five easy recipes, you can elevate them to perfection in just 10 minutes. Each glaze offers a unique blend of flavors, from rich chocolate to zesty citrus, ensuring there’s something for every craving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 -12

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Donut Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 6oz/172g
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Funfetti Donut Glaze

  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 6oz/172g
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 small drop pink food coloring

Chocolate Donut Glaze

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar 6oz/172g
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Maple Donut Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 6oz/172g
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1 cup granulated sugar 8oz/225g
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Vanilla Donut Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Whisk until silky and smooth. If you want it thinner add a little more milk. Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • Funfetti Donut Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Whisk until silky and smooth. If you want it thinner add a little more milk. Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • Chocolate Donut Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until silky and smooth. If you need a touch more milk to make this a dippable glaze, add a bit more. Dip doughnuts in chocolate glaze and let rest to harden slightly. Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • Maple Donut Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Whisk until silky and smooth. If you want it thinner add a little more milk. Store the icing at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
  • Cinnamon Sugar: Combine sugar with cinnamon in a medium bowl. Dip donuts into cinnamon sugar while still warm. Cinnamon sugar can be covered and stored for up to 2 years.
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